Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oakland, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,646

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.9%1,856

Black

26.1%953

Two or More

11.1%404

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%314

Asian

3%108

Other

0.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%35

High School Diploma

12.8%318

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%56

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%377

Associate's Degree

8.8%217

Bachelor's Degree

29.9%742

Master's Degree

18.2%450

Professional Degree

4%100

Doctorate

0.8%19

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

52.9%

Graduate+

23%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$557,500

Median Renti

$2,308

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.9%1,076

Renter-Occupied

17.1%222

Total Units

1,545

Homeownership

82.9%

Vacancy Rate

16%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%9

$50K–$100K

1.7%18

$100K–$150K

0.7%7

$150K–$200K

1.7%18

$200K–$300K

4.7%51

$300K–$500K

29.6%318

$500K–$1M

58.3%627

$1M+

2.6%28

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

180

Year Built

2020 or later

20.1%311

2010–2019

27.4%423

2000–2009

36.6%566

1990–1999

1.5%23

1980–1989

5.8%89

1970–1979

1.3%20

1960–1969

1.4%21

1950–1959

1.2%18

1940–1949

0.5%7

1939 or earlier

4.3%67

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.8%1,256

Utility Gas

2.1%27

No Fuel

1.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$152,195

Mean Household Incomei

$177,620

Per Capita Incomei

$65,225

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

1,717

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%9

$10K–$15K

4.7%61

$15K–$20K

3.5%45

$20K–$25K

3%39

$35K–$40K

0.3%4

$50K–$60K

5%65

$60K–$75K

7.5%97

$75K–$100K

9.3%121

$100K–$125K

5.3%69

$125K–$150K

7.9%103

$150K–$200K

21.6%281

$200K+

31.1%404

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3619.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,690

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

177(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured